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A supervisor notices that a usually reliable worker has become withdrawn, is arriving late and is making mistakes.

What might these be signs of?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Laziness, so a warning is the answer
  2. B. Nothing worth noticing, as everyone has bad days now and then
  3. C. A need for more overtime
  4. D. Stress
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Sudden changes in behaviour can be signs of stress. Talk to the worker first.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. A pattern of changes is worth a supportive conversation.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. More hours could make things worse.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE lists changes in behaviour, such as being withdrawn, arriving late or making mistakes, as possible signs of stress.

Explanation

Changes in how someone behaves or works can be signs of stress. Talk to them and look at what is causing it.

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